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The starfish takes in water into the tube feet, (expanding the tube feet) the water is then forced out of the tube feet, (contracting the tube feet) making it able to grab onto the object.
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∙ 9y agoOysters secrete an adhesive that makes them stick to rocks. It is a type of cement that is currently being studied as a means to formulate better adhesives for human use.
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What group does the starfish belong to?
Urchins because they both cling to rocks members of the urchins are barnacles starfish urchins the spiked
Is starfish a cold blood or warm blood?
I am going to dodge the question about them actually having "blood" and say yes. They are exothermic, meaning that they require heat from outside of their bodies to help them stay alive.
Which structure is used by hydrozoans to attach themselves to rocks?
This is the basal disc. It is useful in helping the hydrozoans stick to and stay on the rocks around them.
What is a starfish's reproduction?
A starfish can reproduce by mating with another starfish or asexually. Asexual reproduction is usually done after a starfish experiences dismemberment. The dismembered arm can grow into a whole new starfish.
Is a starfish an herbivore?
Starfish are carnivores (they eat meat) Like clams, oysters, and fish Sometimes starfish eat other starfish
How does a starfish migrate?
starfish dont migrate they stay in interl zone
Do starfish eat limpet?
Some starfish do indeed eat limpet. These starfish tend to be more aggressive feeders and will pry limpets from their rocks.
How do starfish stay warm?
their butt
How starfish swim?
Starfish don't swim they crawl around very slowly on rocks in the ocean on their "feet". Sometimes the current can unstick them from their rocks and make them momentarily be "waterborn" but this is not swimming.
How do starfish cling to the rocks?
They have special suckers on their body which cling to the rocks like suction cups.
How has the starfish adapted to its environment?
Beacuase the cushion starfish has 1000's of little suckers underneath, they stick to the rocks and they are so strong that the waves can't pull them off the rocks, but if we come along and rip it off the rocks, that damaged the cushion starfish.
How long does a baby starfish stay with its mother?
Some baby starfish stay with their mother until they are able to survive on their own. Others are released as eggs into the water and do not stay with their mother.
What do starfish need to stay alive?
Enviorment
Is it illegal to take a starfish home from the beach?
no of course not question yuioh 5ds rocks
What group does the starfish belong to?
Urchins because they both cling to rocks members of the urchins are barnacles starfish urchins the spiked
How long does a baby starfish stay with its mom?
Baby starfish of some varieties stay underneath their mom until they are big enough to go off on their own. Most starfish lay hundreds of eggs in the water and do not say with the eggs.
What habitat does a star fish live in?
Starfish live in saltwater, on rocks or reefs
